Just in time for Memorial Day parties, we found this clever re-purpose project from Craftzine! These pretty decorations are perfect for a Memorial Day party. And they’re made from old pool noodles!
Pool Noodle Flower Decorations
From
Craftzine
Created by Jessica Wilson
What You Need:
Pool noodles (2 or more)
Serrated knife
Scissors
Long needle
Thread or fishing line
Pony beads
Thimble
Pushpins, small nails, or extension curtain rod
Step 1: With the serrated knife, cut through the pool noodle, making slices about 2" thick. Repeat for each noodle. The more colors you have, the merrier.
Step 2: Thread your needle with a length of thread or fishing line that is at least 4' long. This will give you enough strands for a “beaded curtain” perfect for a doorway leading out to the pool. If you feel extra adventurous, allow your cord to run from floor to ceiling. You'll need at least 4 lengths of cord.
Step 3: Thread a button or pony bead onto your cord. Knot and/or loop your cord through the bead at the end twice. This will be your anchor. Now you're ready to strand up your noodle slices.
Step 4: Decide on a pattern and poke your needle through a slice of noodle from top to bottom so that the shape of the slice is oriented up and down. If you have a star-shaped slice, you'll want to see the star shape with the cord running through from bottom to top. This is where you might find that a thimble comes in handy.
Step 5: If you wish to make your curtain entirely of noodle slices, continue threading until you're almost to the top of your cord. You'll want a tail of about 6" so that you can anchor the strand to the doorway or a tension rod. Repeat for 3 (or more) lengths of cord.
To make it a bit more fancy and to get more bang for your buck, thread a noodle slice then a pony bead, looping your cord through the bead to anchor it. Then, thread another bead onto the cord about 4" up from the previous bead. Loop the cord through that bead twice to anchor it in place, and add your next slice. Repeat until you reach the top. Don't forget to leave a 6" tail.
Step 6: Repeat the "beading" process until all your cords are done. Two noodles will make for many strands, so feel free to load them up. You can turn your leftover slices into stamps for paint (kids love this), or pop your stray pins into a slice for an instant pincushion.
Step 7: The easiest way to bedazzle your doorway or window is to simply tie a knot at the end of your cord then push a pushpin though the knot into the underside of the top of the doorframe. Repeat for each strand, stand back and admire!
Step 8: To make your curtain a tad bit more anchored, loop each 6" tail around an adjustable-tension rod at even intervals. Knot to secure, and slide the rod into the doorframe. Stand back and admire! See? Easy-peasy and quite pretty to boot! You can also hang these as a garland for party décor; it's your choice. Have fun!
You can see the instructions with step-by-step photos
here.
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